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Boston University

Department of Astronomy

Boston, MA

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Overview

Department of Astronomy / Department of Astronomy is located in Boston, MA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Arts (MA)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 4
Doctoral Degrees 5
Other Advanced Degrees 0

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? No
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Distance learning programs available? No
Terminal master's degree available? Yes

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Comp Exam Required
Thesis Alternate accepted
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam GRE General Test (not mandatory for Fall 2021 admissions cycle), GRE Physics Subject Test (optional)
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

97
Applied
24
Accepted
8
Enrolled
25%

Applying

95
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline December 15th December 15th No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Doctoral Degree Exam GRE General Test (not mandatory for Fall 2021 admissions cycle), GRE Physics Subject Test (optional)
Doctoral Degree Requirements 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts, personal statement, resume/CV

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 550
TOEFL IBT score: 84

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards January 15
Types of financial support available Fellowships
Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Health Care Benefits
Graduate Assistantships
Federal Work-Study
Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

29
Total Graduate Students
10%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 6.9%
Black or African American 6.9%
White or Caucasian 75%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.45%
Asian 3.45%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 3.45%
Unknown 3.45%

Gender

Male (58%)
Female (41%)

Location & Contact

Address One Silber Way
Boston, MA  2215
United States
Contact Dan Clemens
Chair
Email: clemens@bu.edu
Phone: 617-353-6140
Fax: 617-353-5704

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